Mike Smith is awesome, as is Arrogate. I too am disappointed the way CC ran, hope there isn't anything actually wrong. Maybe he's just tired. He'll be headed off to the breeding shed for the next couple of months. He sure brought more people to the sport, just like Zenyatta did. I will miss him.

I was going to read the article, but when Jean said it was so sad, I decided to pass. A few minutes ago, I had a few minutes of grief overcome me, I didn't think my emotions could take it. Thankfully, those times are coming less frequently, but still very intense.

We are having our usual fried chicken leftovers. The tenderloins last night were WONDERFUL! I have several steak dinners and stir fries set aside for later.

Oh Daphne, I'm sorry I kept you from reading about such a wonderful horse - it is just sad to me when all us old horses are slowly going over the hill! But, he is going to be happy stud for a while.....

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